Using Surf-Forecast’s Historical Surf Data To Find The Most Consistent Waves On Earth
Using our statistical data for 7000 spots dating back to 2006, we can find those waves that break the most, with the best winds.
Surf Forecasts:
The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 12 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 31st Dec) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 4th Jan) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 4th Jan) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | WNW | SW | WNW | WNW | WNW | S | S | S | WNW | WNW | WNW | S | W | W | W | WNW | WNW | W | W | W | WNW |
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 8 | 20 | 35 | 58 | 113 | 337 | 158 | 150 | 107 | 97 | 68 | 141 | 375 | 410 | 1230 | 888 | 359 | 191 | 102 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | NNE | ENE | E | WSW | ENE | ESE | S | SSW | SSE | SSE | SSW | S | SSE | SW | SE | SSE | SSW | SE | SE | S | E |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:53PM 0.98 | 5:44AM 1.95 | 7:54PM 1.05 | 6:33AM 2.06 | 8:41PM 1.12 | 7:22AM 2.13 | 9:25PM 1.16 | 8:10AM 2.14 | 10:07PM 1.20 | 8:57AM 2.08 | 10:49PM 1.23 | 9:43AM 1.94 | 11:32PM 1.25 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:28PM -0.11 | 11:05PM 0.64 | 1:17PM -0.33 | 12:03AM 0.68 | 2:03PM -0.48 | 12:58AM 0.66 | 2:48PM -0.55 | 1:50AM 0.63 | 3:32PM -0.55 | 2:41AM 0.60 | 4:14PM -0.48 | 3:32AM 0.59 | 4:56PM -0.35 | ||||||||
Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:55 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 10 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |

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The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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